November 26, 2007
http://www.pgcps.pg.k12.md.us/~marlton/
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Important Dates: |
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11/30 Progress Reports distributed |
12/20 Second Quarter Ends |
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12/4 Family Math Night 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. |
12/21-1/1 School closed – Winter Break |
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12/10–12 PTA Holiday Shop |
1/2 School Reopens |
Dear Parents,
There are 19 school days until the winter break. During this short period of time it is easy
for children to get distracted from their learning. Some families may be involved in decorating
the home or shopping after work. Parties
and celebrations are planned and attended.
It is extremely important that we work with the students to maintain
their focus on homework, studying and deadlines. Make sure priorities are not altered. Schoolwork and homework must come first. Teachers will continue to develop rigorous
lessons through the end of the quarter.
Their high expectations for thorough responses, active participation and
completed assignments will continue. Parents
and teachers must work together to instill in the children the importance of
learning and hard work. Remind them that
fun activities begin after work is finished.
Family Math Night – Ms. Rosenau, math teacher, and the staff cordially invite you to join
us for Family Math Night on Tuesday, December 4 from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. The activity will focus on Making Math Board
Games. Competition increases an
individual’s enthusiasm for meeting the challenge and winning. Therefore,
students will work harder to memorize their math facts or understand concepts
to beat their opponent. After the games
are made, students can play them with their family or friends. Join us for a game night that will help your
child improve their math skills. Please complete the math night attendance form
and return it by November 28 in order for materials to be ordered. To help parents eliminate the dinner rush, the
PTA will sell pizza, $1.00 per slice, soda/water, $ .75, and chips $ .50, beginning
at 6:30 p.m. Complete the dinner order
form and return it to school by the morning of December 3.
First in Math/Challenge 24 – On November 14, five students celebrated at lunch
with the principal after earning 1,500 stickers on the First in Math/Challenge
24 website. This was a great achievement but we were disappointed that more
students hadn’t met the challenge. Therefore, we developed the “Catch Up”
round! Students are asked to work hard and reach 1,500 stickers by December
7. On December 10, we will celebrate the
achievement and our main ingredient at lunch will be “ketchup!” It has been found that the problem solving
activities and the higher level thinking questions raise students’ achievement
on paper/pencil assessments. Plus, the
students say, “It’s fun!” Encourage your
child to meet the challenge in this special “Catch Up” round.
ExxonMobil - Thanks to the efforts of Samrish Singh, of
the ExxonMobil station at
American Education Week – We had over 80 parent/grandparents
visit their child’s class during visitation day on November 14. This year’s theme was “Great Public Schools:
A Basic Right and Our Responsibility.”
Thank you for your participation.
We look forward to seeing you throughout the school year. Stop the office, obtain a visitor’s pass, and
proceed to the classroom.
Umbrellas Needed – We have two temporary buildings,
lovingly referred to as the “condos”.
The students move back and forth from the school for lunch, restrooms,
gym, instrumental music and vocal music.
On rainy days, the students need umbrellas. If we had 45 umbrellas, two children could
share an umbrella and walk to the condo while another class is returning to the
school and the second grade students could walk to the school as well. If you have an extra old umbrella, please
donate it to our school. So far, we have had 8 umbrellas donated. Please check your closets for an old but
usable umbrella.
Oops! Pet Patrol Needed – An unfortunate problem was discovered last week
during our monthly fire drill. When the
children and teachers exited the “condos”, they walked across the grass to move
swiftly to their safe location.
Unknowingly, they stepped in dog “do”.
If you walk a dog or if you know of neighbors that walk their dogs on
the school property, please be mindful of the students and clean up after the
dog.
Attendance – Attendance and on time arrivals
had improved during the end of the first quarter. However, lately, we have seen an increase in
tardiness. On time arrival is extremely
important to your child and the entire classroom. When a child arrives late, the child does not
have an opportunity to store their belongings, organize their materials for the
day and complete their warm-up. They
must rush and try to get focused on the lesson as quickly as possible. The class is distracted by the newcomer and
their learning is affected. Therefore,
we ask that you do what is necessary, organize materials and uniform the night
before, set the alarm clock earlier or leave the home earlier in order for your
child to arrive between 7:30 and 7:40 a.m.
Classes begin promptly at 7:45 a.m.
Partners for Success – The following workshops are
available at no charge. For more
information contact Patrice Lawson, 301-431-5675.
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Friday,
Dec. 7 |
Preparing
for the |
10:00 –
11:30 a.m. |
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Thursday,
Dec. 13 |
Testing
101: Understanding Test Results New
Carrolton Library |
6:00 –
8:00 p.m. |
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Friday,
Dec. 14 |
Basics of
Special Education |
10:00
-11:30 a.m. |
The
Chess Club
– Individuals of all ages are invited to learn how to play chess at the Upper
Marlboro Library,
Easy ways to help the school – Save
your Box Tops for Education located on the labels of General Food
products. Visit www.boxtops4education.com to learn
about the program and read the parent’s page on the back of the newsletter. Empty
computer printer cartridges should be saved. Both of these items should be brought to
school and placed in receptacles located in the lobby. The school receives money for these items,
which is used for instructional materials.
Giant Food A+ Bonus Bucks – Each year you must sign
up with the Giant for this fund-raising program. This is required to ensure
your points are properly credited to the correct school. The Marlton Elementary
School ID number is 00569. You may
register on-line at the website www.giantfood.com.
eScrip – Please register your Safeway Saving Card https://secure.escrip.com/jsp/supporter/registration/step1.jsp
There are many participating merchants that participate in
this program as well. Marlton receives
direct deposits from the purchases you make at these stores.
Next Newsletter – December 10, 2007
I AM able to attend Marlton
Math Night on December 4th at 7:00 P.M.
Parent/Guardian Name: ______________________________
Student
Name:_______________________Gr______
Teacher__________________
I will be buying pizza for
dinner:
Number of people: ________